Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
Established a culture of accountability by setting clear expectations and holding individuals responsible for results.
Developed and implemented new strategies and policies to establish long-term business objectives and provide strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
Developed strong partnerships with cross-functional teams for improved collaboration and efficiency.
Influenced key stakeholders through effective communication strategies that garnered support for critical projects.
Championed corporate social responsibility initiatives, fostering goodwill within the community and industry.
Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
Collaborated with fellow members to achieve consensus on key policy decisions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Established dialogue with RSL to achieve a future for the Vietnam Veterans.
Consulted with membership of Vietnam Veterans Association to change Constitution to include fellow Servicemen from different countries.
Summary
After Secondary Schooling did an apprenticeship in Baking.
Served Two years as a National Serviceman in the Australian Army,1969- 1971.
Prior to retirement in 2012 worked in the baking industry and owned two newsagencies. Was a Director of two private companies.
2010 Committee Member Vietnam Veterans Association
2013 -2016 President Vietnam Veterans Association
2015- 2020 Legatee with Wollongong Legacy including Chairman of the Welfare Committee.
2020- 2023 President Vietnam Veterans Association.
Was holder of Working with Children permit- prepared to obtain again